Origin
Harrington, DE
Late night in Harrington on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harrington, DE to Milford, DE
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
9.8 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harrington, DE
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Milford, DE
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit between Harrington and Milford, Delaware, you are looking at a very manageable 8.9-mile journey. This trip typically takes about 14 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will navigate primarily via local routes including Clark Street, South Dupont Highway, and Jackson Ditch Road. With a fuel budget of just $1, this is an incredibly economical way to move between these two Northeast towns. Since the entire drive stays within the state of Delaware, you do not need to worry about crossing regional boundaries or planning for an overnight stay. It is a straightforward, no-fuss connection that serves as a practical link for your daily travel needs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Milford Harrington Highway | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Jackson Ditch Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Northwest Front Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Dupont Highway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Clark Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Old Airport Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Walnut Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southeast Front Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Milford Harrington Highway
— 5.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrington, DE and Milford, DE.
1
Start on Hanley Street
74 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hanley Street
2
Turn left onto DE 14
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Clark Street
3
Turn left onto US 13
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
South Dupont Highway
4
Turn right onto Jackson Ditch Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Jackson Ditch Road
5
Turn right onto Old Airport Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Airport Road
6
Turn left onto DE 14
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Milford Harrington Highway
7
Continue on DE 14
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Front Street
8
Turn right onto North Walnut Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Walnut Street
9
Turn left onto DE 36
200 ft
·
8 sec
·
Southeast Front Street
10
Turn left
301 ft
·
22 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
DE 14 / Clark Street
Turn left onto DE 14 / Clark Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 13 / South Dupont Highway
Turn left onto US 13 / South Dupont Highway
Navigation decision point
4
9.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
North Walnut Street
Turn right onto North Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
DE 36 / Southeast Front Street
Turn left onto DE 36 / Southeast Front Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.62 one way
$3.25 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Milford, DE
Late night in Milford on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
17m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. Because the route features zero highway miles, you will spend the entire 14-minute duration navigating local infrastructure. The path requires your full attention as you transition between Clark Street and Jackson Ditch Road, keeping the experience engaging compared to a monotonous highway stretch. You will not encounter any long, uninterrupted segments, so prepare for a drive that demands steady focus on local traffic patterns. It is an honest, utilitarian road experience that reflects the character of Delaware’s inland transit corridors.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on Milford Harrington Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near DE 14 / Clark Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (DE 14 / Clark Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 13 / South Dupont Highway): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles (North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 9.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on Milford Harrington Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (DE 14 / Clark Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 13 / South Dupont Highway): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles (North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Milford, DE before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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